We visited Agios Gordios from 12th to 26th May 2008.
Agios Gordios is a one street resort, so is not for those looking for a lively night life, but for people like us who want quiet evenings talking to your partner, or new friends, over a meal in a Taverna or late night drinks, it proved ideal.
The only exception to this may be the PINK PALACE Hotel Complex, this you pass as you come down the hill into Agios. You get the impression the youngsters who go in there do not emerge again until the end of their holidays.
The one street I mentioned starts near the top of the Village at the 'BUS STOP', every notice you read or guidance you are given all seem to start at the 'BUS STOP'. Buses
run from here to CORFU TOWN, about 16 kilometers on the other side of the Island. While we were there the buses went at 09:00 15:15 and 18:15, I believe there are a few more options when the Summer Timetable starts in June. A single fare is 2 Euros, payable on the Bus, correct money is appreciated.
From the Bus Stop the road winds down to the Beach, approx 200 yards, the road is lined with Small Super markets, Tavernas And a Few Tourist Shops, Leather, Gold and Beach requirements. There is no Bakery in Agios as in the Winter only about 3 Families stay, everything else closes down. A van arrives from the nearest Bakery to supply the shops at just after 08:00, so if like me you enjoy an early morning raid on the Bakery for those delights like Choc Croissants, Cheese Pies etc you will be a little disappointed.
At the Bottom of the Road you encounter a good Greek Beach, approx 800 meters long, there is a basic BOARD WALK for easier walking. The North side is quite shingle based and just as you enter the water there are many stones to get across, so rubber shoes are advised. Also there are not many Tavernas this end. The Southern End is a lot Sandier and the entrance to the water is also sandy, also shelves gently, so is safe for Children, but as always they should still be supervised, after all this is the Sea. Also the Choice of Tavernas is far better at this end. Two Sunbeds and an Umbrella were 8 Euros for the Day, I recommend the Dutch Lady, very slim very Tanned, she really is very attentive to her customers, you will also find her serving in Alevisis which I would recommend for the lunch break from the midday sun.
Also at the Southern end of the Beach is the large Agios Gordios Hotel, speaking to people who were staying there they seemed a bit disappointed, those on return visits used phrases like "The Hotel has gone a bit down hill".
Most of the accommodation, like most Greek Resorts is self catering and lies behind the Tavernas that front the beach, I did not find anyone who was disappointed with where they were staying.
We do not drive but found plenty to do, There are three little Villages within walking distance. PENTATI 2 Kilometers uphill. And SINAREADES about 3 Kilometers, but this one is on the Bus Route.
TAXI Fare to Corfu Town is 25 Euros, not too bad as long as there are 4 of you, if just a couple, find someone to share. BUS is 2 Euros Each way, First time I would always recommend you go as far as The Bus Station, as then you know where to catch the Bus back from, In Corfu Town the Bus stations are close to where you want to be anyway.
When we went the exchange rate was down to 1 Euro 24 cents to the pound, and also I feel the Ionian Islands are the more expensive destinations in Greece, you will find the Agean Islands and also the mainland may be cheaper. Also Agios Gordios is a resort place, very few local residents, so none of the Tavernas stay open in the winter.
So to give you an idea of costs. We found the average at night for Two Starters, Two Main Courses, Carafe Wine and Water about 33-35 Euros, (Last year in Finikounda on the Pelopenese same was about 27 Euros).
We found Corfu to be the Greenest Island we have visited in Greece (Always visit in May), everywhere you look everything is Green, in a space of just 10 yards on the Roadside we picked Camomile, Dill, Mint, Origano, Basil, Spanish Brooand others, the smells are pure heaven.
The site I would recommend for potential visitors to Agios is WWW.AGIOS-GORDIOS.NET
Would I visit Agios Gordios again, the answer is probably not, but do not let that put you off, it is only that we try somewhere new every year in Greece and each time we are never disappointed, Agios Gordios rates up there with the
The best part was, as it faces Due West you get the most beautiful Sunsets, just sit at the table with a drink and your lover, sheer bliss.
Pictures of Agios Gordios, Corfu
Sothern end of Agios Gordios Beach.
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Nice review Steve - and lovely pics! We just got back from a week in Slovenia- showing my parents around for their first visit - I think I could do with a week in Agios Gordios now to recover! Fiona
headcase44 29.05.2008 22:52
Very good review...this sounds the sort of place for my very good friend and I to relax in....thanks. J.
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